Kaiser Permanente Longview-Kelso Dental Office

The Kaiser Permanente Longview-Kelso Dental Office, located at 1230 7th Ave, Longview, WA 98632, is a full-service dental clinic operating under the renowned Kaiser Permanente healthcare system. As a clinic, it is part of an extensive network of medical and dental facilities, emphasizing an integrated approach to patient health. This means that dental care is often coordinated with medical care, allowing for a holistic view of a member's well-being. The office provides a comprehensive array of dental services, catering to various needs from routine check-ups to more complex procedures. Key services include diagnostic X-rays, gum disease tests, tooth decay assessments, and head and neck cancer screenings. Preventive care is a cornerstone of their philosophy, with personalized prevention and treatment plans being developed for each patient. Beyond general dentistry, the Longview-Kelso Dental Office, as part of the Kaiser Permanente dental group, has access to a wide range of dental specialists. This includes pediatric dentists, orthodontists, periodontists, oral surgeons, endodontists, and prosthodontists, facilitating seamless referrals and collaborative care when specialized treatment is required. They offer services like orthodontics (including traditional braces and clear aligners), dental implants, and cosmetic dentistry options such as teeth whitening and veneers, often on a fee-for-service basis. The clinic is committed to quality and has received high levels of accreditation from the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC), being recognized as a leader in providing high-quality, patient-centered, comprehensive care. They are notable for being one of the few dental practices in the Pacific Northwest with AAAHC accreditation, and a dental home accreditation, indicating a patient-centered approach where a personal dentist directs all care, referrals, and follow-up visits. In addition to in-person appointments, Kaiser Permanente also offers virtual dentistry options, including telephone and video visits for dental advice and non-urgent concerns, and 24/7 access to urgent and emergency dental care. The facility aims to make visits as comfortable as possible for patients, offering amenities from a "Comfort Menu" such as pillows, earplugs, and blankets. Patients can typically schedule appointments by calling their Appointment Center, though some online reviews indicate that securing appointments for routine cleanings can sometimes be challenging due to high demand.